The trip
One base, a whole coast
You stay in one place all week. Villa Savad and Villa Rumi share one property above the sea on the Çukurbağ Peninsula, ten minutes from Kaş town, with two pools between them. From there, each day goes somewhere different: a boat over the Lycian ruins that sank into Kekova's shallows, a walk through a limestone gorge, an afternoon on Patara's beach.
Mornings start with a Turkish breakfast made by Hatice. Evenings end at a long table on the terrace. In between, local licensed guides lead the excursions and there is time to do nothing at all.
Kekova's sunken city
Swim and sail over Lycian walls under the water.
Saklıkent Gorge
Wade the cold current between limestone walls.
Patara
Ancient harbour, theatre and a long open beach.
Limanağzı
A day to swim, snorkel and paddle.
Villa dinners
Cooked by Hatice, shared at one table.
Room to breathe
An open day and free afternoons built in.
Journey route
Everything is a day trip from Kaş
Use the day links below the map to jump to each stop. Coast, relief and roads come from OpenStreetMap and satellite elevation data; the boat route is indicative. On a phone, swipe the map sideways.
Solid line: road. Dashed: boat. Dotted: footpaths. Numbers are trip days.
Day 1 · Kaş Day 3 · Kekova Day 5 · Saklıkent Day 6 · Limanağzı Day 8 · Patara
Day by day
The ten days
Times are approximate and the plan is held lightly. Weather, the sea and the group shape each day.
Arrival in Kaş
Introductions, the Friday bazaar and İnceboğaz
Kekova by private boat, and a town tour
Yoga, paddleboarding and an optional Turkish bath
Saklıkent Gorge and Gizlikent
Hike to Limanağzı, and sunset at the amphitheatre
An open day
Patara and a sunset boat tour
The Friday bazaar, the beach and a goodbye evening
Departure
Accommodation
Villa Savad
Built in 1998, one of the first private villas on the Kaş peninsula, 10 minutes by car from town. Villa Savad shares one property with Villa Rumi, Villa Yakamos, and Villa Sofi, a villa complex with two pools. Includes wifi and AC. Watch the sunrise over the mountains or the sunset behind the islands. Every room looks out to the sea or the private garden just for Villa Savad's guests. The space is large enough for six guests to have privacy and open enough for the group to come together naturally. There is an ensuite bedroom on the first floor, and upstairs two more bedrooms share a bathroom.
- Up to 8 guests starting with 6 · 4 bedrooms · 3½ baths · villa complex with shared pool
Villa Rumi
Built in 1998 on the same property as Villa Savad: a villa complex with two pools. Includes wifi, AC and easy access to town. Watch the sunrise over the mountains or the sunset behind the islands. Every room looks out to the sea or the garden. The space is large enough for six guests to have privacy and open enough for the group to come together naturally around a large outdoor seating area. Three bedrooms and 2½ baths: an ensuite bedroom on the first floor, and upstairs two more bedrooms that share a bathroom.
- Sleeps 6 · 3 bedrooms · 2½ baths · 1 pool
How rooms work
Shared rooms, included
Shared accommodation is part of the trip price. Room layouts and bed configurations are confirmed before you register.
Traveling solo
We match you with a roommate, and share your details with them only with your consent. If we cannot find a suitable match, you can take a private room or receive a full refund.
Matching criteria to be defined.
Private room upgrade
Available for a supplement that varies by property. The exact amount is shown before you pay, never added afterward.
Room and refund wording is pending legal review. Final copy to follow.
What you are buying
Included and not included
Included
Stay · 9 nights
- Villa Savad and Villa Rumi, on one property with two pools, shared rooms
- Cleaning, laundry and WiFi
- Welcome package: a cap, a drawstring bag and a water bottle
Meals · 25
- 9 breakfasts, mostly Turkish breakfast
- 7 lunches, every day except the open day
- 9 dinners
- Plus 7 happy hours, and daily snacks and water
Activities · 17
- Introduction to Kaş and the week with your hosts
- Friday bazaar, twice
- İnceboğaz beach
- Kekova private boat tour, with the castle climb
- Town tour of Kaş
- Yoga at the amphitheatre (optional)
- Stand-up paddleboarding at Büyük Çakıl
- Saklıkent Gorge
- Gizlikent Waterfall
- Hike to Limanağzı, with beach time
- Sunset at the ancient amphitheatre
- Cooking with Hatice (optional)
- Guided walk through ancient Patara
- Patara beach
- Sunset boat tour
- Kaputaş beach afternoon
- Photo and video evening
Transport
- Airport transfers and all ground transport
- Private boat to Kekova, sunset boat tour and water taxi
Insurance
- iNext travel insurance for every guest, up to $500,000 medical and $1,000,000 emergency evacuation
Hosts and guides
- Licensed English-speaking guides on excursions
- Cultural workshops with Jordan, Ece and Hatice
- Jordan or Ece with the group throughout
Not included
- International flights (optional help available)
- Private-room supplement, if you choose one
- Optional Turkish Bath and Spa, $75 per person
- Optional activities, such as guided diving
- Lunch on the open day, and personal expenses
- Visa fees, if your nationality needs a visa
Meals and hospitality
Fed well, and never rushed
Our hosts and chefs prepare breakfast every morning: bread, cheeses, olives, tomatoes, eggs, and many other dishes right on the terrace overlooking the sea. Lunch is included every day except the open day, and on excursion days it is a picnic or something simple. Dinners are at the villa most nights, prepared by our chef, with a few evenings in town.
Tell us about dietary needs when you register. We accommodate them wherever we can, and we will say so plainly if we cannot.
Optional experience
A Traditional Turkish Bath and Spa
Warm marble, steam and a traditional scrub and wash, on Day 4. It is optional and costs $75 per person, so you choose how many people in your party join. The number of participants is selected during booking.
We confirm the venue before the trip. The price is shown before you pay.
Getting here and flight assistance
Fly into Dalaman
International flights are not part of the trip price. You can book them yourself, or ask for help.
Airport
- Dalaman (DLM), about 2 hours by road to Kaş. Group transfers run from Dalaman only.
How flight help works
- Ask for help, before or after you reserve.
- Speak with us so we can help coordinate the groups flights.
- Transfer will be waiting for the group (everyone will arrive in the same 2 hour window)
- If you are unable to arrive with the group, we can help arrange a shared shuttle for you.
Likya handles the land package. The agency handles airfare, changes and any insurance it offers. Prices and rules for each are separate.
Request flight help, opens when a partner is confirmedInsurance
Travel insurance
Likya arranges iNext travel insurance for every guest, and the cost is included in the trip price. These are the maximum benefits per trip:
- Accident medical expense: up to $500,000, with a $0 deductible
- Sickness medical expense: up to $500,000, with a $0 deductible
- Mental health coverage: up to $500,000
- Emergency medical evacuation: up to $1,000,000
- Repatriation of remains: up to $50,000
- Transportation to join you: up to $3,000 ($300 a day, for up to 10 days)
- Emergency dental: up to $750
- Accidental death and dismemberment: up to $20,000 (24-hour) and up to $100,000 (common carrier, air only)
- Baggage and personal effects: up to $2,500, with a $250 limit per article and $500 combined
- Baggage delay (24 hours): up to $200
- Trip delay (12 hours): up to $600 ($150 a day)
- Trip delay due to quarantine: up to $2,500 ($250 a day)
Coverage is provided by iNext, not by Likya, and is subject to the policy's terms, conditions and exclusions. We encourage you to read the full policy and add cover if you want more.
Activity level and suitability
Easy to moderate
What to expect
- Walks of one to three hours on some days, often on uneven ancient stone or soft sand
- Swimming from boats and beaches. Comfortable in the sea is enough
- Saklıkent is the most demanding day: wading a fast, cold current over stones
- Open days and free afternoons, so you set your own pace
Good fit
Curious adults, solo travelers, couples and friends who like to be outside and enjoy a shared table.
Talk to us first if
You need step-free access or have mobility needs. Many sites and the villa have steps and uneven ground. We would rather plan it with you.
Your hosts
The people behind the trip
Jordan Savad
Founder of Likya, he is a marine engineer and expedition traveler whose life has revolved around water and exploration. He has crossed the Atlantic twice, worked aboard ships in Alaska, guided diving trips along the Turkish coast, and spent much of his adult life moving between mountains and sea. Kaş has remained a constant throughout the years. Through Likya, Jordan shares the place that first sparked his curiosity about the world.
Ece
Completed her master’s degree in Berlin before returning to the coast she grew up visiting. Today she lives in Kaş most of the year and works in tourism, always learning more about the region and its history. Warm and thoughtful, she has a gift for bringing people together. For guests, Ece often becomes the bridge into daily life in town, introducing the people, places, and small moments that make Kaş feel like home.
From past guests
“The hosts were what made the stay truly memorable.”
Jillian, Toronto · Villa stayDepartures
Dates, prices and status
Open for Booking — Not Yet Guaranteed
Arrive May 20, depart May 29 (airport windows to be confirmed)
Spots
13
Price
$2,985
Booking closes
January 29, 2027
Balance due
February 5, 2027
Grace period ends
February 19, 2027
Cancellation cutoff
April 5, 2027
Payment and cancellation
Plain summary
May 20-29, 2027 University student departure
Payment
- 20% deposit to reserve, through January 29, 2027
- Remaining 80% after we guarantee the departure, by emailed secure link, due February 5, 2027
- 14-day grace period to February 19, with reminders and personal follow-up. Nothing is cancelled automatically
- Booking closes January 29, 2027
- Prices in US dollars. Flights are separate
Cancellation
- Before January 29, 2027, while the departure is not yet guaranteed: if you cancel, your deposit is non-refundable and anything else you have paid is refunded
- From January 29, 2027, once we guarantee the departure: all payments are non-refundable
- You can transfer your place to another person, free of charge, up to 30 days before the start date (by April 20, 2027)
- If we cancel, or the departure does not reach minimum enrollment by January 29, 2027, you choose a full refund, deposit included, or a transfer to an alternative trip
- From February 20, Likya may cancel a reservation whose balance is still unpaid, after a final manual review, under the booking terms and applicable law
Likya confirms or cancels on January 29, 2027. Reaching the minimum does not confirm the departure by itself. More 2027 departures are being finalized.
Each departure has its own cancellation and refund policy. The policy above applies to this departure, and it is shown again when you reserve, before you pay.
Full terms: Terms & Conditions · Privacy Policy
Questions
Good to know
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